Cheltenham racegoers warned about the dangers of gambling
Hundreds of thousands of pounds are spent at the racecourse making bets.
Cheltenham Festival enters day three today and it’s St Patricks Thursday.
While some people will be hoping for the luck of the Irish most people aren’t as fortunate and will lose huge amounts of money.
Millions of people across the UK suffer with gambling addictions and events like Cheltenham Festival can be a trigger.
Gamble Aware is warning people of the harms that come along with gambling.
Zoe Osmond, the CEO of the charity told Greatest Hits Radio “Far too many people feel ashamed or embarrassed to come forward.
“We want to remove that; we want to encourage people to open up.
This unfortunately can affect too many people but on the upside you can be treated and it can be managed so seeking help and support is key.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling you can visit their website here where there are loads of tools and advice to help with gambling harm.